Write about the substances used in artificial food colours.
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Just as detergent is made from sulphonates, which are derivatives of petroleum, the food dyes are also petroleum-based. These dyes have artificial colors that help make food look more attractive. Also, they sometimes lead to health problems. These are mixed with esters to make flavoured foods.
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Food dyes are chemical substances that were developed to enhance the appearance of food by giving it artificial colour.
Nowadays, food dyes are made from petroleum.
They are made in a lab with chemicals derived from petroleum, a crude oil product, which also happens to be used in gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt, and tar.
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